FBI can spy on you through your webcam
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FBI can spy on you through your webcam without triggering the indicator light… and has had the technology for several yearsFBI has had secret webcam spying technology ‘for several years’
Technique activates a webcam without turning on the recording light The same malware has been used illegally by ‘ratting’ hackers
The US government has been able to secretly spy on its citizens through their computer’s webcams for several years, it has been revealed.
The FBI has long been able to activate a computer’s camera without triggering the ‘recording light’ to let the owner know the webcam is on, a former assistant director of its tech division has said.
Their usage of remote administration tools (RATs) comes to light as the world’s most powerful technology firms call on Barack Obama to curb government spying on internet users.
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